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what does bilateral facet arthropathy mean
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What is the treatment of facet arthrosis?
Facet arthrosis is the inflammation of the facet joint. Humans have 25 of these going down the spine. As the body ages, the spaces between the joint are less resilient and medical or surgical intervention can become necessary.
osteoarthritis affecting many vertebrae.
Fancy words for arthritis of multi level of the spines.
Moderate facet arthropathy is Arthritis in the facet joints. Most people that have this will complain of pain in their lower back. Facet joints are joint structures that connect the vertebrae to each other.
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Think of arthropathy as just another word for arthritis or osteoarthritis. The facet joints are joints on either side of each level of the spine that alow for movement of the spine. Facet arthopathy is just arthritis of these joints and a term often used by people reading x-rays or MRIs. Facet arthrosis is also used meaning the same thing. Another general term for this type of arthritis is degenerative joint disease.
Mild facet arthrosis is a degenerative condition that affects older people. This is the wasting away of your spine's joints.